u.s. state department last april that prove beyond a shadow of doubt that the u.s. state department has pumped in at least six million dollars secretly and covertly into syrian opposition groups since two thousand and sixty arab league mission there is is pretty much pre-ordained no matter what the mission itself comes out with if there is even one dissenting voice the one dissenting voice will be given all of the media attention so it's a question of which way the the powers that be have decided this is going to go in unfortunately it looks like it's going to stack up in the in favor of military intervention once again. without the view of james kopp at an independent news journalist based in japan while a professor of international relations or mark almond says that even those opposing assad still prefer him to the idea of a foreign intervention and not to provide the risk of a more bloodshed i think the problem for president assad is that the main centers of resistance to him all based around the borders and that also however is a sign of the limitations on the su

u.s. state department announced on thursday that assistant secretary of state kurt campbell and special representative glyn davies will co-host the meeting next tuesday in washington. japanese foreign ministry director general shiksuke sugiyama and south korea's top envoy lim sung-nam will attend the talks. diplomats are likely to confirm they will continue to seek cooperation from china, the north's closest ally. participants are also expected to discuss the resumption of the six-party talks on pyongyang's nuclear program. they're likely to consider how to pressure the north's new government to stop uranium enrichment immediately and they'll push the regime to accept inspectors from the international atomic energy agency. >>> a japanese government official held talks with pro democracy leader aung san suu kyi and expressed his government's interest to cooperate in myanmar's development projects. yukio edano expressed japan's policy for development in myanmar during a meeting in yangon on thursday. >> translator: japan plans to help stabilize your country's economy and improve the standard of living.

u.s. state department last april that prove beyond a shadow of doubt that the u.s. state department has pumped in at least six million dollars secretly and covertly into syrian opposition groups since two thousand and sixty arab league mission there is pretty much pre-ordained no matter what the mission itself comes out with if there is even one dissenting voice the one dissenting voice will be given all of the media attention so it's a question of which way the the powers that be have decided this is going to go in unfortunately it looks like it's going to stack up in the in favor of military intervention once again. some of syria's neighbors have had their own take on this ongoing crisis turkey has warned of a looming civil war troops are standing by for orders to intervene from istanbul ati's where fashion. through the bloody state is combing the syrian crisis maintained for months she is a growing and tirelessly start spreading beyond the country's borders especially with its close neighbor turkey wants to close friends too but now a harsh critic of damascus on.

u.s. state department last april that proved beyond a shadow of doubt that the u.s. state department has pumped in at least six million dollars secretly on covertly into syrian opposition groups since two thousand and six so when he talks about a conspiracy to to overthrow his government i mean it did come out in actual documents last year by as you say the u.s. state of often has been a involved funneling money into this uprising ongoing in syria but to president assad has denied that there is a crackdown on a peaceful protest and what are we supposed to make of the figures the u.n. is giving more than five thousand civilians killed in the country since do you take that as being truthful are they exaggerated what your stance. will at this point they're not worth the paper they're not written on because there is they have absolutely no basis as far as any of us can tell they've just been handed down from on high. seemingly from the syrian observatory for human rights so-called which is really one of the only organizations that that all of the reporting about syria and

u.s. state department. if the arab league and the international community at large is failing to make an impact, what prospects for peace is there in syria? is war inevitable? >> we are already heading in the direction of civil war. it is not premature to say we're in that state of civil war. i keep repeating myself when i say before we explore options by the international community, we need to of a very, very clear message on the part of the opposition of what we want. unfortunately, they are divided and those divisions and weaknesses are becoming more apparent. >> thank you for joining us. >> sure. >> now to libya where concerns are growing about the inability to rein in issues from the old regime. our correspondent in tripoli takes a closer look at just how difficult it is to convince rebels to lay down their arms. >> patrolling the power base. ex-rebels, still armed and still in control of key sites. here, at tripoli airport, they have significant power in the new libyan hierarchy. sacrifice their blood

u.s. state department estimates there are more than 100,000 children involved in the worst forms of childarms throughout the country. >> it's trafficking a child being trafficked, a child being forced to work, it doesn't get worse than that. i don't think it's -- it can't be just about are there enough of them. it's a serious abuse. >> reporter: according to an industry-wide agreement, signed on september 19th, 2001, this should not be the case. the harken angle protocol was written to put an end to forced child labor in chocolate by 2005. that deadline had to be extended to 2008 and again to 2010. it's now been more than ten years. >> if these companies aren't willing to come forward and work with us and put some more money forward to get these kids out of the cocoa fields, i think they may face a really big backlash. >> reporter: kevin bells with free the slaves signed the protocol in 2001 along with leading companies in the cocoa markets. >> i am disappointed and to a large part it's a resource question. it's all about the fact that while several million dollars a year are moving from

u.s. state department confirmed more than 120 americans were onboard the ship. none listed among the dead and injured. the ship's captain is now being investigated, however, for abandoning the ship and possibly being charged with manslaughter. at least three people are dead, but many more are missing. at last check, about roughly 40 people were still missing. the president of the cruise line released this statement a short time ago. "i want to express our deep sorrow for this terrible tragedy that devastates us." we have on the line with us, vivian schaeffer, an american who we understand was actually on that cruise liner when it ran into trouble. tell me what was your experience, what happened? >> it was really quite bizarre. we had been on only a few hours, we didn't have the safety brief yet. it was bizarre. we finished dinner and were at the magic show. we thought it was really a bizarre trick to have the curtains all be sideways and the lights, you know, because he was using different lights and smoke. all in all, it was pretty bizarre. it was unreal. >> yo

u.s. state department estimates there are more than 100,000 children involved in the worst forms of child labor. on cocoa farms throughout the country. >> this is trafficking. a child being trafficked, a child being forced to work. it doesn't get worse than that. i don't think -- it can't be just about are there enough of them. it's a serious abuse. >> reporter: according to an industry wide agreement, signed on september the 19th, 2001, this should not be the case. the harkened protocol was written to put an end to forced child labor in chocolate by 2005. that deadline had to be extended to 2008. and again 2010. it's now been more than ten years. >> if these companies aren't willing to come forward and work with us and put some more money forward to get these kids out of the cocoa fields, i think they may face a really big backlash. >> reporter: kevin bales with free the slaves signed the protocol in 2001 along with leading companies in the cocoa market. >> i am disappointed and to a large part it's a resource question. it's all about the fact that while several million dollars a year ar

u.s. state department, thank you for coming. the u.s. has denied claims that it was involved in these attacks. the other country iran says is responsible is israel. >> israel has not denied it. it is actually good to carry out these activities because they don't need to go to war with iran if they can set the program back by sabotaging nuclear facilities. >> and just last week, you wrote that if there are new mysterious attacks, the climate for conflict will be hotter. you couldn't have been more right in terms of the attacks. >> since the attacks are public, international media is covering it and it is embarrassing to the iranian government. that the foreign government can operate in its territory at will. the pressure builds on security forces to do something about it. they can claim that they have never did in the bud. pretty soon, they begin to retaliate. in a much more open way that they have done in previous acts of assassinations is probably a signal that they are likely going to begin retaliating for these attacks. >> what can th

u.s. state department who is currently a professor. the u.s. has denied iran's claims it was denied in these attacks. the other country iran says its responsibility is israel. what do you recommend? >> somebody is killing the scientists, and israel has denied it. at some point it is good for the israeli government to give the impression it is able to carry out these activities because it can sell its own nation it does not need to go to war with iran if it can set its program 557000 nuclear facilities. >> just last week you wrote -- if it can sabotage its nuclear facilities. >> those last week you wrote this. you could not have been more right in terms of the attack. what do you mean by saying it could be hawker? >> the iranian public is learning about it. it is the embarrassing to the iranian government. a foreign government can operate in its territory at will. the pressure builds on security forces to do something about it, so they are rest iranian americans, and they can claim they have no active in the bud, or producer, they begin to retal

u.s. state department the u.k. foreign office and the u.n. want to frame this argument is that assad is having a crackdown on dissidents these are not dissidents these are in some cases armed insurgent and they're being backed in a material way by the u.s. and by some of these countries who actually are in the league qatar also has an interest in regime change in this country libya has sent al-qaeda fighters under the command of their tripoli governor to go and fight in syria this contravenes all united name and laws ok if the u.s. is actively involved in supporting this then they are culpable in international court. well some other world news in brief for you now first to south sudan where the u.n. has advised villagers to flee from advancing fighters of a rival troy the town of people was the center of an ethnic clashes on saturday when they were forced from their homes as a local hospital and several other buildings were set on fire the government says it's deploying police officers and troops to the town were to bring the conflict under c

u.s. state department, thank you for coming. the u.s. has denied claims that it was involved in these attacks. the other country iran says is responsible is israel. >> israel has not denied it. it is actually good to carry out these activities because they don't need to go to war with iran if they can set the program back by sabotaging nuclear facilities. >> and just last week, you wrote that if there are new mysterious attacks, the climate for conflict will be hotter. you couldn't have been more right in terms of the attacks. >> since the attacks are public, international media is covering it and it is embarrassing to the iranian government. that the foreign government can operate in its territory at will. the pressure builds on security forces to do something about it. they can claim that they have never did in the bud. pretty soon, they begin to retaliate. in a much more open way that they have done in previous acts of assassinations is probably a signal that they are likely going to begin retaliating for these attacks. >> what can th

u.s. state department has condemned the decision and demanded his release. the former u.s.arine's family in the u.s. says he was visiting his grandparents in december. iranian tv broadcast a confession. his friends say it was forced, a charge denied by tehran. in tunis, the german foreign minister has praised the model for north africa. he also pledged 32 million euros towards the establishment of democratic institutions in tunisia over the next two years. funds have been earmarked for projects to improve governments, trained journalists, and modernize education centers. >> germany is looking to bolster positive developments in tunisia since the arab spring. >> now that tunisia has plotted a course towards freedom and plurality, it will be a country that germany will invest in with more power and intensity. that is good for both countries. >> tunisia suffered economic losses of 1.5 billion euros as a result of the revolution but that was due to lost production or looting. gdp has been stagnating, and tunisians lack confidence. after talks with the prime minister and the tun

u.s. state department is demanding hekmati be released immediately. >>> iran's president, mahmoud ahmadinejadis meeting with top officials in venezuela today. the u.s. warned venezuela against this meeting with iran because of iran's nuclear activities. >>> montgomery county police are asking for your help in finding a missing woman who is mentally challenged. 19-year-old alyona joy mayo disappeared on saturday. she was last seen walking to the goshen plaza shopping center in gaithersburg wearing a pink hooded jacket and jeans. police don't suspect foul play but say it is unusual for her to not call her family. if you have information, please call montgomery county police at 301-279-8000. >>> a search and rescue dog gets a day off today after disappearing for a few days. this is vito. he's training to work with the fairfax county urban search and rescue dog team. on thursday, he disappeared while chasing a fox at white marsh park in bowie. a man working nearby found the dog and called police after seeing a news report. saturday night, the man met vito's handlers at a gas station to return him

u.s. state department spokesperson criticized china's policies. victoria newland called on chinese officials to speak with the exiled tibetan spiritual leader. >> and we urge the chinese government to engage in constructive dialogue with the dalai lama or his representatives as a means to address at this timet et -- tin concerns. >> she said u.s. officials will likely raise the issue during a visit to the u.s. next month pie chinese president, the chinese vice president. chinese officials have hung portraits of leading figures on government buildings in the tibet autonomous region's central city. the pictures include those of former leader mao zedong and hu jintao. officials have handed out thousands of photographs and flags at homes and at buddhist temples. analysts believe the chinese government is trying to promote patriotism while suppressing discontent about china's handling of tibetan issues. >>> another japanese nuclear power plant is about to be shut down for regular inspections. the decision to close the plant means that 51 of japan's 54

u.s. state department to issue a condemnation about this murder. it took me three weeks along with the number of other activists to get a rainbow flag lowered. you know why? the rainbow flag at harvey milk plaza is not controlled by the public. do not give me this about you are interested in equality and everyone having equal access to these plazas. right now, access to the rainbow flag is controlled by the merchants of upper market. if you are not on good terms with steve adams, forget about having access to the public flag. the supervisor for the district has killed every effort to have meetings at city hall and in a district about the flag. we need -- the public wants a fully controlled by the public and not by [unintelligible] and the merchants only. [applause] >> learn a lesson, start having meetings in your district. >> we were founded in 1979 to address police violence. i can tell you that a very high number of our clients who come to us falling domestic violence and hate to refuge to escape the violence and abuse they were able -- experienc

u.s. state department special adviser for nonproliferation and arms control robert einhorn made the request when he met south korean senior officials in seoul on tuesday. einhorn's trip to south korea came after timothy geithner visited china and japan for similar purposes earlier this month. >> we're encouraging all our partners to begin consideration now of what they're prepared to do, but we're not trying to oppose any rigid deadlines on anybody. >> the south korean government issued a statement saying it agrees with the new u.s. sanctions and will do its best to cooperate, but senior officials did not specify a numerical target for reducing oil imports from iran. the officials said the government is studying ways to cooperate with the u.s. while minimizing the negative impact on south korea's economy. >>> an italian newspaper is reporting that the captain of a cruiseship that ran aground refused to go back to take charge of the rescue operation. the "costa concordia" carried more than 4,200 passengers and crew. the ship ran into a reef off the coast of tuscany on friday, then capsized.

u.s. state department spokesperson criticized china's policies. victoria newland called on the leaders to speak with tibetan's spiritual leader. >> and we urge the chinese government to engage in constructive dialogue with the dalai lama or his representatives as a means to address tibetan concerns. >> newland said china is threatening the religious, cultural, and linguistic identity of the tibetan people. she said u.s. officials will likely raise the issue during a visit to the u.s. next month by chinese vice president. chinese officials have hung portraits of leading figures on government buildings in the region's central city. the pictures include those of former leader and current president. the officials have handed out thousands of photographs and flags at homes and buddhist temples. analysts believe the chinese government is trying to promote patriotism while expressing discontent about the handling of tibetan issues. >>> ben bernanke has extended policy, good morning. >> good morning, catherine. the super low lending rates were set to expi

u.s. state department has demanded his release. >>> 5:39 now.s not even built yet, but tickets for the 49ers stadium in santa clara are already in high demand. >> what fans are shelling out for the prime seats. it is a lot. >>> i pledge allegiance to the flag. >> and remembering the tucson massacre. one year later. the rare public appearance for gabrielle giffords. >>> welcome back. 5:42. u.s. stock futures are slightly higher this morning, after mixed results on friday. the dow dropped 56 points while the nasdaq added four. today the leaders of france and germany held the first meeting of the year and they say boosting economic growth is a top priority for them. as well as trying to ease europe's debt crisis. >>> well, today is the last full day of campaigning in new hampshire. before tomorrow's first in the nation's presidential primary. busy weekend for all six republican contenders who took part in two debates. in between, all that campaign rallying, the latest suffolk university poll shows mitt romney leads in new hampshire followed by ron

u.s. state department has ordered him to be released immediately. >>> today congress will honor a montgomery county officer for his bravery during a hostage situation at the discovery channel headquarters. officer edward peyton jr. and 20 other officers will receive the congressional badge of bravery today. he was off duty when he found out there was a gunman inside the building in silver spring in 2010. he was the first officer to end for the building, and he checked to make sure all the hostages got out alive. this is the first time congress will hand out the bravery awards. >>> also today, supreme court is back in session. one of the first cases for the high court is a redistricting dispute in texas. four new congressional seats there have the potential to decide which party controls the house of representatives. it's the first of the cases this year that will call upon the supreme court to get involved in partisan electoral fights or corporate electoral spending. there's also a challenge to the voting rights act from jurisdictions that say its restrictions are outdated. >>> mitt romney i

u.s. state department. >> absolutely. >> if the arab league and the international community is failing toe an impact, what prospect is therefore syria or is civil war inevitable? >> we are already heading in the direction of civil war. this is not really premature to say that we are in that state of civil war. i also feel like i keep repeating myself when i say that before we explore options by the international community in terms of what they can do to stop the violence, we need to have a clear message on the part of the opposition on what they really want. unfortunately, they are divided. those divisions are becoming more obvious. >> thank you for joining us. across the border in turkey, a court has ordered a former head of the armed forces to be remanded in custody pending trial on an alleged plot to overthrow the government. he is at the center of an investigation into allegations that he ran an internet campaign to destabilize the government. the state-run media said it was the first time that a former army chief has been referred to the court as a suspect. in libya, the revolution m

u.s. state department denied america had any role in the bombing death of a nuclear scientist in iran.omb store apart a car carrying en iranian scientist. it is the fourth attack on iranian scientists working on the nuclear plant. iran blames israel backed by america >>> johan van der sloot pleaded guilty. >> i am truly regretful for what i have done. i feel very bad. >> van der sloot made the plea in a lima, courtroom in the homes of receiving a reduced sentence. prosecutors want 30 years. his defense attorney wants five. the death of stephanie flores came five years to the day after the disappearance of american natalee holloway on the island of aruba where van der sloot grew up. he is still considered the main suspect in the disappearance. >>> and drug sniffing drugs may be brought in to keep drugs off campus. at foothill high, there has been a 40% increase in drug and alcohol-related suspensions this last year. this morning, one parents told ktvu she's okay with the use of police dogs. >> i don't have a problem with that at all, because i know that there are kids on campus who use.

u.s. state department. if the arab league and the international community at large is failing to make an impact, what prospects for peace is there in syria? is war inevitable? >> we are already heading in the direction of civil war. it is not premature to say we're in that state of civil war. i keep repeating myself when i say before we explore options by the international community, we need to of a very, very clear message on the part of the opposition of what we want. unfortunately, they are divided and those divisions and weaknesses are becoming more apparent. >> thank you for joining us. >> sure. >> now to libya where concerns are growing about the inability to rein in issues from the old regime. our correspondent in tripoli takes a closer look at just how difficult it is to convince rebels to lay down their arms. >> patrolling the power base. ex-rebels, still armed and still in control of key sites. here, at tripoli airport, they have significant power in the new libyan hierarchy. this militia is calli

u.s. state department in the meantime has demanded his release. >>> it is 6:56. if you are about to commute westbound on highway 80 around the berkeley area, not looking good. >> you might want to wait a little bit. >> he is on it. >> unfortunately, it is causing pretty good sized backups during the east shore freeway. westbound 80, a jackknifed big rig around 6:00 and no serious injuries. the rig is completely out of the lanes. it was more of a box truck than a big rig but it was a bigger box truck. so westbound 80 over at university avenue, you can see that long line of red sensors, and unfortunately it is still jammed up in the area. and all the way back to richmond and they have to halt traffic and it is taking a while for that to completely recover. and in the meantime, the drive time is now 48 minutes on westbound 80 from the carquinez bridge to the maze. if there were no problems, and there were no delays, it should be about 18 minutes. so obviously there is a big commute there. not good. for if are you commuting to richmond, berkeley and all the way to em

u.s. state department and the opposition filming funny cartoons about politicians made out of lego. getting information out there is becoming easier all the time but the internet is a very different medium to television while on t.v. it's enough to just look into the camera like this viewer's attention not so although there are too many who are here reach millions of lives it's not a lot it just. it also has to be brazen and sometimes project a whole different image. it's no surprise then that putin as a character from harry puta became an overnight hit it's an entity doing the symbol . of i don't see what i see you have lost the stick with something yes there you go to the good though you'll make it and you're sure that the quickest when you're going to do. propaganda but it was us beat them so that they do but i don't convert it's up to a body apart from catching images memorable catchphrases are used against those in the corridors of power opposition blogger alex in the valley was the first upload his sharp witted tongue online a year ago he labelled the ruling united russia part

u.s. state department and increasing the awareness of contemporary arts in russia. it will be collaboration with local dancers and the russian performers to san francisco in 2013. a begin planning and fund- raising in 2010, and it has taken two years to coordinate the efforts of 30 different partner in organizations. we raised more than $40,000 for our project. because of the complicated nature of organized programming, it requires far more time and energy. the other local artists have also planned compelling projects for 2013 and are focused on bringing rich experiences to the communities and audiences of san francisco. miss roman has raised $30,000 for her project, and larry reed has raised $45,000. as planning for the 2013 america's cup continues, consider a meaningful arts festival while preventing -- providing enough time to create a festival will significantly benefit the people of san francisco. >> i am the artistic director of a theater company and a direct large-scale aside performances. i have been sparring with the state and national park service's create

u.s. state department and the opposition filming funny cartoons about politicians made out of lego. getting information out there is becoming easier all the time but the internet is a very different medium to television while on t.v. it's enough to just look into the camera like the viewer's attention not so on the to me you are video reach millions of lines it's not a lot it just mass it also has to be provoked to brazen and sometimes project a whole different image. it's no surprise then that as a character from harry porter became an overnight. it's an industry doing if you will but i don't see what i see you stuck with some could. go to the good though you'll make. sure that the work is work when you're put in a bit when you. got there but it will just be them so that they do but i don't compare it's a cube. apart from catching images memorable catch phrases are used against those in the corridors of power opposition blogger alex in the valley was the first upload his shot which is a tongue online a year ago he labeled the ruling united russia party of the eaves and scoundrels t

u.s. state department official, was responsible for near eastern affairs. earlier, he gave me his thoughts on the current situation in syria at. >> the situation is getting more violent, more tense, and the president is taking the offensive. he is defiant, gave a defiant speech yesterday, and his visit to the square today was also an act of defiance, to tell the world i am staying here, i'm moving forward, and the arab league can do what it likes. >> away from the personal tragedy, the death of the french tv cameraman, what significance does that moment have, what do you think? >> it appears that he was on a government sponsored tour of homs, and the government and the opposition are both accusing each other of the killing. both can support their narrative. the president keeps accusing terrorists of trying to thwart the situation in syria, and having an attack on a government sponsored tour would support that. conversely, the regime could have attacked its visit, and killed journalists. this is a regime that is quite brutal and also miscalculating. that is